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March 11th 2014:Lending Your Voice: Advocacy and Public Policy

The Alzheimer Association Advocacy Forum will be held April 7-9. People from around the nation will gather together in Washington, DC to discuss public policy that affects Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. They will gather together in celebration of the unified effort to improve care and quality of life for individuals who experience dementia. They will descend on Capitol Hill to meet with members of the Senate and House of Representatives to help them understand what is needed in terms of future funding for research, services, and public education. The guest will be Libby Connelly, Region

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Libby Connelly

Libby Connelly began her current position as Abilene Regional Director for the Alzheimer’s Association-North Central Texas Chapter in September 2005. As Regional Director, Libby is responsible for fundraising and ensuring core services are provided to a fourteen county region in North Central Texas. Core services include telephone helpline, education and training, support groups, safe return program, research and advocacy. She also is responsible for advocacy information and actions for the North Central Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Abilene regional office has been recognized nationally for its excellent work.
Libby served as District Aide for State Representative,